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ARKANSAS FFA
2011-2012 Year In Review
ARKANSAS FFA FOUNDATION
Camp Couchdale
301 Catherine Park Road
Hot Springs, AR 71913
501-262-1326 (Phone)
501-262-3630 (Fax)
ARKANSAS FFA ASSOCIATION
Luther S. Hardin Building
3 Capitol Mall
Little Rock, AR 72201
501-682-2561 (Phone)
501-682-1268 (Fax)
A Letter From the
State Office
Again, we will hold three weeks of 360/Greenhand Conferences, along with hosting the
National FFA Officer team in January for a week
as they interact with members while traveling
across our state. Our state Alumni Association
has big plans for the upcoming year, as well, with
To: FFA Members, Teachers and Supporters
the John Deere Gator giveaway, practice CDE
As we look back at the 2011-2012 school year, contest and alumni convention taking place.
one word can summarize the activities of our
We look forward to the new school year and are
association…Growth.
excited about what is to come and the things
Arkansas FFA experienced growth in numerous our members will accomplish. We encourage
ways throughout the year, including an increase each of you to become active members of our
in state membership by more than 1,000 mem- Association and continuous supporters of our
bers, an increase in the number of state confer- Foundation and Alumni Association. Rememences offered (both Arkansas Leadership Con- ber, challenge yourself throughout the year and
ference and 360/Greenhand Conferences), and continue to GROW.
an increase in awareness and action by FFA
Sincerely,
members in the fight against hunger and poverty in our state.
Arkansas FFA State Staff
Also, it is obvious that Arkansas FFA members
Marion D. Fletcher,
embraced the theme of “I BELIEVE” this year.
State FFA Advisor
Not only did they believe in themselves, but
they believed in the Arkansas FFA Association. Chris Bacchus,
Public School Program
This year, we decided to create a “Year in Re- Advisor
view” publication that will spotlight some of the
major accomplishments made my our members
throughout the year. As you read, you will see
many exciting things have happened, including
an increase in chapters participating in the Leadership & Curriculum program, members excelling in various Career Development Events and
Leadership Events, and members experiencing
personal growth by attending conferences and
functions such as the World Food Prize, Heifer
International and traveling abroad.
Arkansas FFA Members prepare themselves
to be the leaders that are necessary for truly
making a positive difference in the world. This
theme of growth in our Association fits nicely
in to the 2012 National Convention theme of
GROW, which will be used throughout the year
at conventions and conferences.
Bart Draper,
Public School Program
Advisor/ Executive Secretary
Samantha McCullah,
Administrative Specialist II
2011-2012 STATE OFFICERS
Pictured: (L to R) Reporter Brittany Richert,
Southern V.P. Emily Hawkins, President Victoria
Maloch, Northwestern V.P. John Coffey, Secretary
Ethan Thomas, Eastern V.P. Clayton Harlan
ARKANSAS LEADERSHIP
CONFERENCE
With the addition of a third session of Arkansas Leadership Camp, more than 450 students
were able to participate in a global awareness
curriculum, leadership training, team building
activities, service projects, and an eye-opening
hunger banquet.
Pictured: (Above) Teamwork & leadership training
(Below) Hunger Banquet
Pictured: (Above) Global village, (Below) Community service at cemetery
About ALC:
Every year, Arkansas FFA presents a four-day camp for FFA members
to promote personal growth and enhance leadership skills. Activities
include large and small group activities, an agricultural career panel,
banquet and much, much more!
Many GREAT People Are Affiliated With Arkansas FFA!
HONORARY STATE FFA DEGREE
RECIPIENTS:
Derek Frewert
Jerry Smith
William Harlan
Timothy Hawkins
Phillip Thomas
Ken Coffey
Bruce Maloch
Leslie Frewert
Genice Smith
Alicia Hawkins
Laura Thomas
Linda Coffey
Martha Maloch
Eugene McKay
Steve Burgess
Tom Cox
Tom Peebles
James McJunkins
Vickie Crossland
Brenda Waller
Dan Tweedy
Byron Busby
John Haid, Jr.
Dr. Dwight Armstrong
Gary Kaufman
Sherrie Kennedy
Tim Loupe
Clyde West
Junior Barnett
Mickey McDaniel
Ralph Cheshier
LEADERSHIP &
CURRICULUM FEE PROGRAM
This program is designed to allow every student
enrolled in Ag Education classes to have full access
to everything the organization has to offer. Inclusion of students who might otherwise not have the
chance to enjoy these activities will only serve to
strengthen the nation’s largest youth organization!
CHAPTER PARTICIPANTS:
Acorn
Lake Hamilton
Augusta
Lamar
Bismarck
Lincoln
Brinkley
Manila
Cabot
Mt. Judea
Centerpoint
Nemo Vista
Cotter
Newport
Crossett
Pea Ridge
Drew Central
Piggott
Emerson
Prairie Grove
Flippin
Prescott
Fountain Lake
Sheridan
Green Co. Tech
Shirley
Greenbrier
Star City
Guy-Perkins
Waldron
Jackson County
Wonderview
Kingston
The 2011-12 Arkansas FFA State Officer team was
presented with leather briefcases by Arkansas Farm
Bureau, represented by Andy Guffey.
FOUNDATION PLUS CHAPTERS:
Centerpoint
Emerson
Farmington
Franklin County
Glen Rose
Lake Hamilton
Mena
Mountain Home
Newport
Prairie Grove
Waldron
ARKANSAS FFA ADVISORY
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Steve Davis, Newport
Troy Buck, Centerpoint
Mike Collins, Mena
Joe Don Greenwood, Hermitage
Jim Wilcox, Waldron
David Hays, Prairie Grove
Josh Baker, Mountain Home
John Jones, Glen Rose (AVATA President)
WORLD FOOD PRIZE
PARTICIPANTS:
Courtney Martin, Flippin FFA
Tanner Yates, Lamar FFA
FACING WORLD HUNGER
During December, the Arkansas FFA State Officer
team, along with the National FFA Officer team,
National FFA staff and Public School Program
Advisor Chris Bacchus spent a weekend in the Global Village at Heifer Ranch in Perryville, Arkansas.
While there, they learned more about world hunger
and the poverty situation facing us today. The group
divided into three “families” and spent the weekend
living the lifestyle of a family in poverty in three
different countries.
Arkansas FFA President
Travels To CHIN A
2011-12 State FFA President Victoria Maloch
When we were little, we always thought that if we
dug far enough in the dirt, we would reach China.
While I spent plenty of time playing in the dirt, I
never imagined that one day I would actually make
it to China. But, in January of this year, that is
exactly what I did as a part of the International
Leadership Seminar for State Officers (ILSSO).
This program is led by the National FFA Organization with the purpose of helping current and former
FFA state officers learn more about another
important geographic region and its role in matching the world’s food supply with global demand.
During the 10 days I spent in the country, I was able
to experience the culture and agriculture of China.
Arkansas FFA Recognized
for Hunger Relief
Some of the highlights of my trip include climbing
the Great Wall of China, seeing the Terracotta Warriors, visiting a cooperative dairy farm and watching
silk being processed and made into a usable form.
Arkansas FFA was recognized at the Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance awards breakfast held at the It would be great for other Arkansas FFA State
Governor’s Mansion for our efforts toward hunger Officers to continue to travel as a part of this interawareness.
national seminar because this trip gave me not only
a better understanding of another country and it’s
After the four hunger banquet activities which were agriculture, it also gave me a greater appreciation
hosted by the State Officers in July, several individ- for agriculture in Arkansas and the United States.
ual chapters hosted similar activities for faculty and
students at their school, applied for grants to start
community gardens, and increased their weekend
backpack programs.
Originally built for protection against invasions, the Great
Wall now serves as one of China’s most recognizable landmarks. (Above) Victoria Maloch climbs the wall and takes
time to enjoy views of surrounding landscape.
2011-2012 LDE & CDE WINNERS
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT EVENTS
Creed Speaking
Winner: Ashton Outlaw, Hermitage
Sponsor: AVATA
Extemporaneous Public Speaking
Winner: Webb Pierson, Prairie Grove
Sponsor: Arkansas Farm Bureau Federation
Opening/Closing Ceremonies
Winner: Mena FFA
Sponsor: Arkansas FFA Alumni
Parliamentary Procedure
Winner: Newport FFA
Sponsor: Farm Credit Services of Arkansas
Prepared Public Speaking
Winner: Amanda Bacon, Springdale Har-Ber
Sponsor: Arkansas Farm Bureau Federation
CAREER DEVELOPMENT EVENTS
Agricultural Communications
Winner: Mena FFA
Members: Taylor Hale, Britain Morris, Justin Wiseman
Advisors: Mike Collins, Bryan Maye
Sponsor: Fresh Country Fund Raising
Agricultural Issues
Winner: Mountain Home FFA
Advisors: Josh Baker, Richard Grissum
Sponsor: Arkansas Farm Bureau Federation
Agricultural Technology and Mechanical Systems
Winner: Gurdon FFA
Members: Jase Anderson, Terry Franklin, Seth
Shaver, Dylan Watson
Advisor: Stacey Stone
Sponsor: P.C. Hardware and Machinery
Agronomy
Winner: Alpena FFA
Members: Garrett Brock, James Rose, Lesley Smith,
Katie Welch
Advisor: Chris Adams
Sponsor: Riceland Foods Foundation
Electricity
Winner: Lafayette County FFA
Members: Mitchell Brantley, Jason Clark, Joseph
Glass, Anthony Rogers
Advisors: Mark Fullenwider, Brian Bell
Sponsor: Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas
Farm Business Management:
Winner: Prairie Grove FFA
Members: Wade Pierson, Webb Pierson, David
Smith, Charlie Swearingen
Advisors: David Hays, Clint Hale
Sponsor: Arkansas FFA Foundation
Floriculture:
Winner: Greenbrier FFA
Members: Cassidy DeSalvo, Ashton Martin, Katie
Ramirez, Savannah Snowden
Advisors: Becca Spinks, Rodney Wiedower, Jason
Davis
Sponsor: L.C. Fundraisers, Inc.
Food Science
Winner: Lincoln FFA
Members: Bailey Heffley, Jace Newby, Kory Reed,
Chasidi Rose
Advisors: Kevin Barenberg, Wes Newby
Sponsor: Dale Bumpers College of Agriculture Food
and Life Sciences, University of Arkansas Fayetteville
Forestry
Winner: Hermitage FFA
Members: Austin Ferrell, Chaney Richard, Lane
Richard, Collin Wilkerson
Advisor: Joe Don Greenwood
Sponsor: Arkansas Forestry Association
Horse
Winner: Lincoln FFA
Members: Tandy Kidd, Kelsey Matthews, Cassy
Ramsey, Susan Rhodes
Advisor: Kevin Barenberg, Wes Newby
Sponsor: CEV Multimedia
Land
Winner: Two Rivers FFA
Members: Dakota Ellis, Caleb Lisenbey, Gary
Morrison, Dustin Powell
Land (cont.)
Advisor: Bob Powell
Sponsor: Arkansas FFA Foundation
Livestock
Winner: Elkins FFA
Members: Wes Henry, Morgan Marley, Katy Tunstill,
Brittany Richards
Advisor: Denise Trotter
Sponsor: Seitz Gift and Fruit
Meats Evaluation
Winner: Green Forest FFA
Members: Sydney Cary, Zach Eagleson, Aaron Hart,
Tiffany Swofford
Advisor: Keith Kilbourn
Sponsor: Arkansas Beef Council
Milk Quality and Products
Winner: Lincoln FFA
Members: Sierra King, Katelyn Napier, Holly Rush,
Paige Villines
Advisor: Kevin Barenberg and Wes Newby
Sponsor: Southwest Dairy Museum, Inc.
Nursery/Landscape
Winner: Mena FFA
Members: Zachary Anderle, Hailey Knittig, Maddison Liles, Keegan Tatsch
Advisors: Mike Collins, Bryan Maye
Sponsor: Arkansas FFA Foundation
Poultry
Winner: Lincoln FFA
Members: Shae Dorman, Alex Durham, Danielle
Edwards, Daniel Truitt
Advisors: Kevin Barenberg, Wes Newby
Sponsor: Tyson Foods, Inc
National FFA Alumni
Development Conference
Arkansas was the host state for the National FFA
Alumni Development Conference during the third
week of July. The National FFA Alumni Association
was organized 40 years ago and supports agricultural education on all levels. Alumni members from
across the country toured agricultural, educational,
and popular tourist locations across the state while
sharing ideas on how to grow their membership and
expand their support of FFA.
STARS OVER ARKANSAS WINNERS
Star Farmer
Winner: Amanda Bacon, Springdale Har-Ber FFA
Star in Agribusiness
Winner: Andy Little, Flippin FFA
Star in Ag Placement
Winner: Blake Freeman, Lamar FFA
Star in Agriscience
Winner: James Rose, Alpena
Visit ArkansasFFA.org to see
National Chapter Winners,
Proficiency Winners, Scholarship
Recipients and Degree Recipients!
AGRISCIENCE FAIR: 1ST PLACE WINNERS BY DIVISION
DIVISION THREE
3
Plant Systems: Carley Allen &
Abigail Sanders, Oark
Animal Systems: Logan Hurst &
Coy Flippin, Flippin
Food Products/Processing Systems:
Stephen Daniels & Chester
McDowell, Arkansas High
Overall Winner Division 3:
Carley Allen & Abigail Sanders,
Oark
DIVISION TWO
Overall Winner Division 1:
Erica Fultz, Alpena
2
4
DIVISION FOUR
DIVISION ONE
1
Plant Systems: Erica Fultz, Alpena
Animal Systems: Zane Hulsey, Alpena
Env. Service Systems: Cortland
Mathis, Alpena
Food Products/Processing System:
Karli Matlock, Alpena
Power, Structural & Tech. Systems:
Rodney Drew, Arkansas High
Plant Systems: Cami Farmer, Alpnea
Animal Systems: Talesha Thomas, Alpena
Env. Service Systems: Dylan Ratzlaff,
Flippin
Food Products/Processing System:
Savannah Colbert, Alpena
Power, Structural & Tech. Systems:
Will Welch, Alpena
Overall Winner Division 2:
Will Welch, Alpena
Plant Systems: Joshua Einert & Justin
Edgmon, Oark
Env. Service Systems: Cheyenne Chriestenson & John Solley, Arkansas High
Food Products/Processing System:
Callie Hicks & Faith Knudtson,
Arkansas High
Power, Structural & Tech. Systems:
David Anthony Gatlin & Ben Witherspoon, Glen Rose
Social Systems: Amber Smith & Kayla
Looney, Arkansas High
Overall Winner Division 4:
Cheyenne Chriestenson & John Solley,
Arkansas High
Did You Know?!
For the second year in a row, Agriscience Fair participation was up. This year, 49 members registered projects
in more than 20 categories. In effort to continue this
growth, plans are being made to host the fair earlier
during the year and possibly in a new location.
In 2011, more than 20
Arkansas FFA members
were recognized for earning
their American FFA Degree!
Great job, degree recipients!
ARKANSAS STATE FAIR
AG IN ACTION
PARTICIPATING CHAPTERS:
Oark
Guy-Perkins, **Top Chapter Award winner**
Centerpoint
Conway
Lonoke
Prescott
Wonderview
Emerson
Hope
Mountainburg
Arkansas High
This year showed an increase in activities
with industry groups such as the (AGIA)
and the Soybean Promotion Board.
STATE OFFICERS VISIT
INDUSTRY PARTNERS
(Above) Rachel Stivers from Lonoke received an iPad
for winning the Top Hand award, sponsored by the
Arkansas Soybean Association.
Good Weather Makes for Great Camps
For the first year, 360 Conference, presented by
National FFA, and the Greenhand Conference,
presented by State Officers, was hosted for three
weekends.
Luckily, weather didn’t force us to cancel any conferences this year and several chapters were able
to participate in additional leadership training at During Spring Break, the 2011-12 State Officer
Camp Couchdale!
team made industry visits to the Arkansas Cattlemen’s Association, Riceland Foods in Stuttgart,
Ag Heritage Farm Credit, Farm Bureau, Arkansas
Plant Board and the Arkansas Livestock and Poultry Commission. Also, along the way, they had brief
meetings with Congressman Mike Ross and Governor Beebe.
MEET THE 2012-13 OFFICER TEAM
STATE PRESIDENT
Name: Dausen Duncan
Chapter: Southside Bee Branch FFA
Education: Arkansas Tech University
studying Ag Business
STATE SECRETARY
Name: John Brian Kirksey
Chapter: Centerpoint FFA
Education: Senior at Centerpoint High
School
STATE REPORTER
Name: Amie Wilcox
Chapter: Waldron FFA
Education: U of A at Fayetteville
studying Biological Engineering
EASTERN DISTRICT VP
Name: Vicky Gallaher
Chapter: Nettleton FFA
Education: Arkansas State University
studying Ag Marketing
NORTHWESTERN DISTRICT VP
Name: Jarrett Turner
Chapter: Ozark FFA
Education: University of Arkansas
studying Poultry Science/Ag Business
SOUTHERN DISTRICT VP
Name: Lucas Head
Chapter: Mena FFA
Education: Rich Mountain Community
College studying Natural Resources
Arkansas FFA State Officers lead the membership of the state association and are elected by state FFA
convention delegates during the annual business session. At the 2012 State Convention, there were:
117 471 720
Arkansas FFA Chapters
Total Possible Delegates
FFA Members Present
2011-2012 FOUNDATION CONTRIBUTORS
Major Sponsors
AgHeritage Farm Credit Services
Arkansas Farm Bureau
Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas
Farm Credit Services Midsouth
Farm Credit Services of Western Arkansas
$2,000 +
Centerpoint
Garland County
$1,500 - $1,999
Pulaski County
$1,000 - $1,499
Emerson
Greenbrier
Lake Hamilton
Mena
Mountain Home
Prairie Grove
$750 - $999
Centerpoint
Garland County
$600 - $749
Cabot
Farmington
Mountain View
Newport
Rogers
Smackover
$500 - $599
Greenwood
Harmony Grove
Lee County
Magnolia
Murfreesboro
($500-$599 cont.)
Sheridan
Taylor
Waldron
$400 - $499
Conway
Hope
Springdale
Walnut Ridge
$300 - $399
Bismarck
Clinton
Elkins
Gravette
Marion County
Mountainburg
Paragould
Pea Ridge
Siloam Springs
Spring Hill
Springdale Har-Ber
$250 - $299
Bergman
Hermitage
Searcy
Southside Bee Branch
Weiner
$200 - $249
Alpena
($200-$249 cont.)
Fayetteville
Hoxie
Pottsville
Salem
Western Yell
$150 - $199
Crossett
Decatur
Hackett
Hillcrest
Magazine
$100 - $149
Acorn
Ashdown
Augusta
Bigelow
Blevins
Foreman
Jackson County
St. Paul
Stone County
Wickes
$1 - $99
Arkansas High
Beebe
Franklin County
Nashville
South Pike
2011 NATIONAL FFA RESULTS
Agriscience Fair
Biochemistry/Food Science/Microbiology: Division 1
Biochemistry/Food Science/Microbiology: Division 2
Biochemistry/Food Science/Microbiology: Division 3
Botany: Division 1
Botany: Division 2
Botany: Division 4
Engineering: Division 1
Engineering: Division 2
Environmental Science: Division 1
Environmental Science: Division 2
Environmental Science: Division 3
Zoology: Division 1
Zoology: Division 2
Zoology: Division 4
Alpena FFA
Alpena FFA
Alpena FFA
Alpena FFA
Alpena FFA
Alpena FFA
Glen Rose FFA
Alpena FFA
Alpena FFA
Alpena FFA
Alpena FFA
Alpena FFA
Alpena FFA
Alpena FFA
Bronze
Gold
Silver
Silver
Gold
Gold
Bronze
Gold
Silver
Silver
Gold
Gold
Bronze
Gold
Agriscience Fair Gold Winners
Biochemistry - Alpena
Botany - Alpena
Env. Science - Alpena
Botany - Alpena
Zoology - Alpena
Engineering - Alpena
Zoology - Alpena
Career Development Events
Agricultural Communications
Agricultural Issues Forum
Prairie Grove FFA
Mountain Home FFA
Gold
Bronze
Career Development Events (cont.)
Agricultural Mechanics
Agronomy
Creed Speaking
Dairy Cattle Evaluation
Dairy Foods
Environmental and Natural Resources
Farm Business Management
Floriculture
Food Science and Technology
Forestry
Horse Evaluation
Livestock Evaluation
Meats Evaluation and Technology
Nursery/Landscape
Parliamentary Procedure
Poultry Evaluation
Prepared Public Speaking
Gurdon FFA
Clinton FFA
Greenbrier FFA
Horatio FFA
Greenbrier FFA
Paris FFA
Harrison FFA
Vilonia FFA
Lincoln FFA
Mena FFA
Springdale Har-Ber FFA
Southside FFA
Harrison FFA
Greenbrier FFA
Greenbrier FFA
Lincoln FFA
Emerson FFA
Bronze
Bronze
Bronze
Bronze
Silver
Silver
Bronze
Bronze
Silver
6th Place Gold
Gold
8th Place Gold
Bronze
Bronze
Bronze
2nd Place Gold
Silver
National Career Development Event Gold Winners
Ag Comm - Prairie Grove
Forestry - Mena
Livestock Eval. - Southside Batesville
Horse Eval. - Springdale Har-Ber
Poultry Eval. - Lincoln
Proficiency
Agri Entrepreneurship
Veterinary Medicine
Chris Heiser
Heather Leding
Lamar FFA
Springdale Har-Ber FFA
Gold
Gold
Arkansas FFA was well represented at the
2011 National FFA Convention!
National Delegates:
Amanda Bacon, John Brian Kirksey,
Brittany Long, Amie Wilcox
National Officer Candidate:
Mike Norton
Honorary American FFA
Degree Recipients
Patrick Breeding
Instructor, Greenbrier
Greg Cole
CEO, Ag Heritage Farm Credit
Cynthia Edwards
Dept of Agriculture, Arkansas
Gary Kinder
CEO, Mid South Farm Credit
Glen Manchester
CEO, Western Arkansas Farm Credit
VIP Awards:
Congratulations to the following agriculture
supporters for being selected by the National
FFA Organization to receive a special VIP
Citation for making significant contributions
to agricultural education:
John Davidson of Conway, Arkansas
and
Eva Fletcher of Hot Springs, Arkansas
The VIP Citation recognizes the dedicated
individuals who contribute to the FFA mission of premier leadership, personal growth
and career success through their hard work
and cooperation. Without such strong and
outstanding commitment, FFA would not
be able to help build strong character in its
members, who in turn build strong families,
communities and industries.
American FFA Degree Recipients
Hattie Anastasio, Elkins FFA
Justin Craig Bacon, Har-Ber FFA
Andrew Bolton, Lake Hamilton FFA
Andi Carlton, Valley Springs FFA
Amanda Crangle ,Bismarck FFA
Dustin Dixon, Siloam Springs FFA
Mollie Dykes, Lake Hamilton FFA
Brian Heath Ertle, Guy-Perkins FFA
Andrew Haggard, Searcy FFA
Jessica Heffley, Lincoln FFA
Mason Hudson, Searcy FFA
Jessica Johnson, Lincoln FFA
Samantha Leona Maestas, Lincoln FFA
Ellie Morales, Lincoln FFA
Ashley Nelson, Valley Springs FFA
Trapper Padgett, Conway FFA
Kayla Samples, Emerson FFA
Wesley Clayton Smith, Mountain Home FFA
Meghan Oleta Sommers, Morrilton FFA
Tessa Souers, Valley Springs FFA
James Ira Stone, Delight FFA
Reilly Thurow, Lincoln FFA
Arkansas FFA had a wonderful
2011-12 and looks forward
to another GREAT year!